The baby name Monyfa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-nee-fah.
The baby name Monyfa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-nee-fah.
Monyfa is in Origin.
Monyfa is a rare, modern spelling of the Yoruba feminine name Monifa/Monifah, from southwestern Nigeria and Benin. In Yoruba naming tradition it is widely explained as “one who has good fortune” or “I am lucky,” celebrating providence and blessing. Some speakers also associate the second element with Ifá, the Yoruba divinatory system, yielding a spiritual reading like “claimed by Ifá,” though this interpretation is debated; in everyday use the sense of good luck or favor is primary.
The name appears in written records mainly from the late 20th century, gaining visibility in African‑diaspora communities and in the United States - helped by R&B singer Monifah in the 1990s - yet it remains uncommon in official tallies. Variants include Monifa, Monifah, and phonetic Moneefa; diminutives Moni and Nifa occur. Monyfa keeps the same meaning while offering a distinctive visual twist, and is typically used for girls.
Monyfa is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Monyfa appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
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